what to do when you feel like giving up on your art // ink and watercolor process

Struggling with finishing your painting?? Today’s video is all about my 7 steps for ACTUALLY FINISHING a painting or sketchbook page that’s drivin’ ya’ crazy. We’ve ALL been there! We’ll be doing a deep dive into what “trusting the process” actually means. I hope my journey through the ebbs and flows of the illustration process encourages you to continue on with yours! 0:00 Intro 1:20 OBSERVE your MINDSET 4:25 Figure out your FOCUS 6:30 Be PREPARED for MISTAKES and UGLY STAGES 7:57 BONUS TIP 9:52 Make it MIXED MEDIA 12:24 Put the piece AWAY 14:09 Make PEACE with your art, and MOVE ON SOCIALS AND SHOP: Website/Shop: https://www.allisonaletha.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/allisonaletha Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllisonAletha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonAlethaIllustrations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonalethaillustrations/ Business Inquiries: allisonaletha@outlook.com SUPPLIES USED: Winsor and Newton Gouache https://amzn.to/3JOfeDY ETCHR brushes: https://amzn.to/3jeMM4G Deleter Ink Pen https://amzn.to/3yugVm7 Arches Hot Press Paper https://amzn.to/3kousUg Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils https://amzn.to/36XbPnf SHINHAN Watercolors https://amzn.to/3L7j0Ht PH Martin’s Van Dyke Brown Ink https://amzn.to/3HrTjBg White Gellyroll Pens https://amzn.to/3VtgPoo Copic Markers https://amzn.to/44kw1IF As part of the Amazon Affiliate Program, I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. APERO HOUR Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/apero-hour License code: 1NVNPE7UQWJOHGT3 Sound effects from Zapsplat